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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Eastern Washington Eagles NCAAB Men’s Tournament First Round Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for March 20, 2021

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 BetMGM Sep 27, 2021, 2:03 AM

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 3-seed Kansas Jayhawks (20-8) hit the court as a 10.5-point favorite against the No. 14 seed Eastern Washington Eagles (16-7) on Saturday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The matchup tips off at 1:15 PM ET on TBS. Here's what you need to know about this 3-14 matchup before filling out your brackets.

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Kansas vs Eastern Washington Betting Information
FavoriteSpreadFavorite Spread OddsUnderdog Spread OddsTotalOver Total OddsUnder Total OddsFavorite MoneylineUnderdog Moneyline
Kansas-10.5-110-110147-108-112-628450

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Point Total Insights

  • In six of its 28 games this season (21.4%), Kansas and its opponents have gone over the current over/under of 147.
  • In 11 of 23 (47.8%) Eastern Washington games this season, the total points scored elevated above Saturday's 147 over/under.
  • The two teams combine to average 151.1 points per game, 4.1 more than the total in this contest.
  • The 73.1 points the Jayhawks average per game are just 3.7 more points than the Eagles allow (69.4).
  • The Eagles put up an average of 78 points per game, 12.2 more points than the 65.8 the Jayhawks give up to opponents.

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    Kansas Betting Data

  • Kansas has been good against the spread this season, posting a 16-9 record.
  • When favored by at least 10.5 points, the Jayhawks have fared well against the spread, compiling a 5-2 record.
  • Jayhawks games have played to the total or above 0 times in 25 games this season.

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    Kansas Leaders

    Jayhawks Leaders
    NameGPPTSREBASSTSTLBLK3PM
    Jalen Wilson1612.08.41.50.40.41.2
    Christian Braun169.96.21.51.10.31.6
    Marcus Garrett169.64.64.11.90.30.4
    Mitch Lightfoot164.22.60.10.01.00.1
    Tristan Enaruna142.91.70.50.40.10.1

    Eastern Washington Betting Data

  • The Eagles have a winning record against the spread, going 14-8 ATS (covering 63.6% of the time).
  • When they are at least 10.5-point underdogs, the Eagles have not fared well, going 2-3 against the spread.
  • Eastern Washington has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 4.5% of matchups this year (1 out of 22 opportunities).

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    Eastern Washington Leaders

    Eagles Leaders
    NameGPPTSREBASSTSTLBLK3PM
    Tanner Groves1215.78.71.20.11.00.8
    Tyler Robertson1110.53.42.80.70.11.4
    Jacob Davison129.72.71.70.80.51.1
    Jacob Groves129.74.30.80.60.10.6
    Casson Rouse75.41.92.00.30.00.7
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